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The Battle, June 15
Read 2nd Timothy 2:22-26 …to speak evil of no one, not being quarrelsome, but forbearing, showing all meekness to all men. Titus 3:2 We were halfway across the ridge trail, above the timber line...
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Once a PK… June 17
Read Philippians 2:5-11 that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith Ephesians 3:17a Back in the 90′s I was helping a couple of 6th grade girls with scenery for their spring musical. I listened with...
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26. Sinking, June 18
“I’m off!” I choked on the perky chirp in my voice. “Have fun!” My husband’s response was equally over-the-top jovial. Phonies – both of us! Gary stood in the front lot, scratching his 5 o’clock shadow...
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Emotional Revolt, June 19
Suggested Reading: Habbakuk 3:17-19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and...
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Meaning, June 23
Suggested Reading: Ephesians 1:3-23 “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul” Mark 8:36 (NKJV) The world is filled with over-the-top statements. We have...
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All of Me, June 24
Read: Psalm 111 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. Psalm 9:1 My guitar strap broke while I was playing with our youth group and my guitar...
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27. Chaos Reigns, June 25
“We really need the stephanotis and gardenias by Friday at the latest,” I said. I heard footsteps behind me but ignored them and focused on the long-winded explanation of flower shortages and delivery...
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Rocking Chair – June 26
Suggested Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends...
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Pass It On, June 27
Read: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 The days of our years are threescore years and ten;… Psalm 90:10 Today’s the last day of my 60th year, and I can’t believe I’m that old. I foolishly never thought I’d ever be...
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Friends and Enemies, June 28
by Julie Cowell Suggested reading: Romans 12: Matthew 5 I was twelve. And painfully shy. I had one close friend. But I longed to have the other girls in our class like me. Instead, they giggled when...
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Jesus Loves Me, July 1
Read: 1st John 4:4-9 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1st John 3:1 A few years ago, our church’s women’s club made a float for the 4th...
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28. Firewords, July 2
So far in our story… On New Year’s Eve, Susanna Jacobs finds a discarded Bible with the name of Joanne written inside. She reads the Bible for clues into Joanne’s identity. In her quest to return the...
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FREEDOM, July 3
Suggested Reading: John 8:31-59 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 (NIV) Freedom is… The...
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This is My Country, July 4
Read: 1st Timothy 2:1-8 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. Psalm 23:12 Back in the 70’s I spent several months in Germany. My first...
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Mistaken Identity, July 5
by L. J. Harwood Suggested Reading I Corinthians 4:9-16 …having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they...
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A Weighty Matter, July 6
Read Psalm 38:1-4 But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1st Corinthians 15:57 In our final youth group gathering for the year, my sister handed each one present a...
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Black Cloud Optional, July 7
Suggested Reading I Thessalonians 5:14-19 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 (NKJV) As Christians, should we always have a smile pasted on our face? Not appropriate...
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Through it All, July 8
Read: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-10 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand. Psalm 37:24 I sometimes grapple with the whole “why do people have to suffer”...
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29. Convincing, July 9
I hadn’t convinced Shelby to go see Joanne, but I’d convinced Gary to let Shelby stay on. It was a baby step, but not enough to move us permanently in the right direction. And, if I was honest, maybe I...
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Convinced, July 10
Suggested Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. Romans 14:13 (NIV)...
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